Beginner-Friendly Hiking Spots Near Manila

1. Mt. Sipit Ulang (Rizal)

Mt. Sipit Ulang stands at 252 meters above sea level in the mountain ranges of Rizal. 

2. Mt. Gulugod Baboy (Batangas)

Mt. Gulugod Baboy stands 470 meters above sea level and is located in the province of Batangas. 

3. Mt. Manalmon (Bulacan)

Mt. Manalmon is 196 meters above sea level and is located in Bulacan. 

4. Mt. Nagpatong / Nagpatong Rock Formation (Rizal) 

Mt. Nagpatong only has a few ascents and passes through groups of trees that provide shade from the sun.  

5. Mt. Maculot (Batangas) 

Mt. Maculot is 706 meters above sea level and is one of the best mountains that you can hike in Batangas.

6. Mt. Batulao (Batangas) 

Mt. Batulao is 811 meters above sea level.

7. Mt. Daraitan (Rizal)

One of the best places to try hiking in Rizal for beginners. It stands over 600 meters above sea level.  

8. Mt Kulis (Rizal) 

Mt. Kulis is about 620 meters above sea level.  

9. Mt. Makiling (Laguna) 

Mt. Makiling stands about 1,090 meters above sea level in the province of Laguna. 

10. Mt Arayat (Pampanga)

Mt. Arayat stands at about 1,026 meters above sea level. Apart from Mt. Arayat, Pampanga is also one of the entry points to the famous Mt. Pinatubo. 

11. Masungi Georeserve (Rizal)

Masungi Georeserve is a nature conservation area that offers travelers hiking trails and other outdoor activities. 

12. Mt. Pinatubo (Zambales) 

Mt. Pinatubo stands at about 960 meters above sea level and has become one of the top Zambales mountains for hiking years.